El Pulpo

The dark wrapper and boutique look had me expecting something gimmicky, but this thing delivers serious depth from the first puff. I grabbed the Grande size for a long evening session and it burned slow and even the whole way through, which is exactly what I want from a premium smoke.

The larger Grande format fits perfectly in my hand and draws evenly from start to finish. The dark, oily wrapper gives it a boutique feel that stands out in my humidor. I've been reaching for this one most evenings since it arrived.

The big, dark appearance is exactly what I was hoping for, but it actually burns a bit too quickly for a premium smoke. The flavor is there, but for the price, I’d want a longer session.